The President then proceeded to Barangay Bancasi, Butuan City to meet troops of the 4th Infantry Division. No failureSpeaking before troops in Butuan City, the President defended the military amid claims of intelligence failure on the Maute Group’s attack in Marawi City. This, he stressed, was one of the reasons why he declared martial law in Mindanao. Duterte slammed the justices for questioning his decision to declare martial law. But the President said he will abide by the High Court’s ruling if it decides to declare his martial law decree unconstitutional.

Source: Manila Times June 17, 2017 16:52 UTC